Rei Do Gado Brazilian Steakhouse

Everything was was fairly delicious, their cold bar and hot bar foods were interesting. Honestly though, if you were to get your money's worth, don't even bother with the sides if you can help it. Now grab a little bit of starch in case the meats are too salty, which I don't think any of them were. You can taste the meat flavor which is nice. Went right towards the end of the lunch special, but I guess on a Thursday afternoon, it wasn't too busy, so service was pretty good. The guy who brings the meats around was probably the highlight of the service, super kind, and always willing to give more meat. Sadly I got too many sides, and got to full too quick. 🥲 Go hungry, it's like Korean BBQ(Yakiniku) but served table side. So all you can eat meats. Come hungry. Now again, I'm sure the meat run around will be a lot less frequent if the place is busier, but probably not by much. Ordered the lunch buffet thing, all the meats were great, the sausage has a good flavor, the meats had good meat flavor. Lol lots of fat if you like that. Anyways interesting experience. Price, very high if you don't eat what you paid for. 😝 Nice staff though, which always is a huge plus!

The meat was spectacular; although the salad bar was a bit lacking. For the price you’d expect there to be crab but Atleast the baked salmon was good. The experience was very nice and the ambiance was great but not good for photos. It’s a cool way to try some meats and the time in-between getting food is not as long as I’d thought! It’s quick and easy to get your food. The customer service is spectacular, even when you think you can’t eat anymore and someone comes by with some meat you haven’t tried they’ll nudge you to try just a tiny piece. Very friendly and hard working people.

We came for the Friday lunch special. It was $27.95 this included 5 different cuts of meat plus the whole hot and cold bar. All of the meats were delicious, but my personal favorite was the picanha. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

A really great place to experience something different. The salad bar is so fresh and full of flavor. You'll enjoy a meat extravaganza where the servers will come to your table with meat on skewers. They will then carve a piece for you to eat. They served many different cuts of Brazilian Beef, but my best was the ribeye. When drank with some red wine, it was like heaven. I couldn't resist the lobster to finish off the meal. For what you get the price is very reasonable and the setting is very nice. You really need to come to this place if you're visiting the Gaslamp area.

We ate a late lunch here. It took about 10 minutes for our service to begin, thus the 4 star rating. The servers were professional. There were over a dozen selections of meats that were brought to select from, and the pineapple was fabulous. There is a hot and cold buffet bar, and cheese rolls are brought to the table. They were exceptional in service with a food allergy and a cook personally showed us what items on the buffet bars had the food item in the dishes or not. Parking - The server said we could get our parking stamped for free if we parked caddy corner across the street. We did not know this beforehand. It cost us $30.00 to park two blocks away. This Brazilian restaurant was similar but not nearly as authentic to the Brazilian BBQ restaurant we dined at in Brasil.

Amazing anniversary dinner. Delicious steak and great options of salads, we had plenty good food. I highly recommend this place. The area can be a little rough at night. We spend 160$ for all you can eat steak and seafood for two.

I went for dinner and I was not disappointed. Started off with salad and seafood bar. I had some shrimp and salmon. Then came the meats... My pictures don’t do the meats justice. They were super delicious. The portions are generous. If you want to make it through all they offer, ask for smaller portions and try to keep track of which meats you enjoy. Remember to pace yourself. It’s a marathon, not a race when eating here. I will definitely come here again. Great waitress and waiters. My drink was always refilled promptly. Good servers. They cut portions to my liking. Definitely recommend.

The ambiance and vibes are definitely off in here because the quality of the meet doesn’t match the decor. It’s the type of decor that gives the rustic, historical vibe but not quite spot-on with it. They would benefit from a makeover to match the food. The salad bar was average but two items to look for—the chimichurri and the small red Brazilian peppers were out of this world. The meat itself was all around good. We had to request a couple items to try out. The beef they did well on. Our particular dinner came with a full lobster, which was cool. The item for the red card/green card was the sausage! So fresh and delicious! Well done.

Fabulous food! Very attentive staff. Beautiful atmosphere. Though they have a wonderful salad bar, the meat is the main attraction here.

It's been over a decade since I've been here. Then I went again recently because it was so good! They pass around pão de queijo (cheese bread) to start and you can always ask for more. I usually order the Brazilian Lemonade since it's unique and refreshing. Hubby also got a Xingu black beer. They have lots of Brazillian drinks to choose from! I love that they use a mesquite charcoal grill to cook their meats! The salad bar has plenty of seafood, cheese, hot dishes, and other items to enjoy as well. You can even add lobster and shrimp for only $5 more! Service was excellent and it's such a great place to gets premium quality meats! It's all you can eat, so come hungry!

This Brazilian steakhouse has quality meats grilled fresh and men with large skewers walking around to give you a delicious slice. We requested some meats to be brought but it took 20-30 minutes for it to arrive and we had to ask 3-4 times about the ordered meats. Sides here are ok and the different salads were nice. Drinks and cocktails were ok as well but not exceptional. I would stay away from the black cherry martini, it tastes like cough syrup. They offered live piano music which is nice. Overall good grilled meats here.

I am a huge fan of Brazilian steakhouses and this one was no exception. Went here during their weekday $29.95 lunch special and it didn't seem too busy so we were seated right away. The restaurant was spacious, well-lit, and very clean. The gaucho chefs were attentive and constantly came table side with a variety of delectable meats that were perfectly seasoned. They had a lot of options at the hot/cold bar to accompany the meats as well as sauces for the meats that I actually haven't had at other Brazilian steakhouses. The only minor complaint we had was that our drinks took a while to arrive and we were wondering if they had forgotten, but they eventually came halfway through the meal. I would've minded more if I didn't already have water and if it wasn't an AYCE buffet so I'll let it slide. Overall, I'd recommend this restaurant because the quality of the meats and the friendliness of the chefs made it a wonderful experience. They always had a smile on their faces and were great at explaining the different cuts as well as asking us if we prefer any specific cut. I absolutely hate places that only bring Picanha around once in a while, but in my experience here, they were very accommodating to bring what we craved.

If you watched all of the videos that I posted, then clearly you will see that my boyfriend and I over-stuffed our faces with all of the delicious food from the self-serve salad bar, hot foods station, and the endless carvings of meats! This was my first experience at a Brazilian Steakhouse, and I was overwhelmed to say the least. For $65.99 per person, we had unlimited access to the delicious salad bar and hot food station that had a large assortment of salads and veggies, cheese and meat charcuterie, lobster bisque, grilled salmon, honey glazed plantains, and much much more! I was honestly quite content with just this part of the meal alone and really did not need the endless rounds of meat carvings, since I am typically not a huge meat eater. After the meal, I learned that I could have just paid $45.99 for this buffet alone, minus the meats. That's something to keep in mind for future consideration! So how this dining experience works is there is a wooden figure with one end painted green and the other painted red. When you are ready to get the meat carvings, flip the green side up and the servers will make their rounds to your table to carve you a slice of meat (or multiple slices if you prefer). They constantly have servers walking around tables to see who's ready for more meat. One reminder is to flip the red side up if you want a pause from the meat carvings, otherwise the servers will stop by your table. There is a wide variety of beef, lamb, pork, and chicken. I think we tried a little of everything. My favorite was probably the filet mignon wrapped in bacon. Of the carvings, my absolute favorite was not even a meat, but rather their honey and cinnamon glazed pineapple. This was absolutely delicious and it was a nice break from all the meats. The cheese bread was so good and I wanted to eat more than just one, but I had to refrain from eating so many carbs, especially when I had already over-stuffed my face with all the other dishes. Our server Cassio took excellent care of us. Parking in downtown was very limited, so we ended up paying $22.50 to park in the former Horton Plaza parking structure. It hurts to pay that much to park, but we didn't want to be late to our dinner reservation.

I forgot to add this a while ago. Over all just kot a good deal. Food and service are average at best. Dining room is crowded. The atmos used to be nice but now it is just tired. Overall there are much better paces to go.

As a Brazilian, this is my go-to spot and the most authentic churrasco in San Diego. Their meat quality is top tier, and the sauces are incredible too. I always hear people speaking Portuguese everytime I come here, so you know that this is a good place to be when it comes to a quality experience. The booths are spacious, the music is bumping, and I will definitely be back.

Fantastic service, tasty food, and unlimited types of meat carved at your table. During the 2023 restaurant week, they offered their dinner for $60.00. For the variety and amount you get on top of the outstanding service, this was such a great option. Pros: -salad bar has a good variety of options (ex: salmon, salads, soups, cheese, etc.) -variety of meat options to choose from- my favorite was the filet mignon wrapped in bacon -friendly staff -they celebrate your birthday with a complimentary dessert and birthday sign on your table. Cons: -none Overall great spot! Glad I got to try this place out.

Came in today for the first time and to indulge in some restaurant week specials. They had a wonderful lunch for $27 that Included fresh meat and many options from the cold and hot bar. Honestly a great deal for everything you get! There were so many options for sides it was impossible to try them all! I really enjoyed the jalepeño poppers, mashed potatoes and the roasted sweet potato salad. The dipping sauces paired with the sirloin were quite delicious too. The hostess recommended the Brazilian flan for dessert and it was absolutely amazing! I would definitely come back just for that. We really enjoyed our whole meal and experience. I will def come back to try their premium options as well. The people that carved the meat were exceptional and informative. Unfortunately our server wasn't very present but I understand because it was a busy Friday afternoon.

Wine, endless supply of meat .. underrated flan and white russian cocktails for the after ... better come to rei when you are ready to eat-eat. Keep the marker on green and wash it down with some prime red, get the booth seating to really take it all in .. this place is a San Diego classic!

This is THE BEST Brazilian steakhouse in San Diego . They are the only ones who still use the classic mesquite grill for that natural charred flavor that's to die for . I've been coming here for YEARS and haven't been back since the pandemic until recently and the quality of the meats are still the same as I remember !! Amazinggg . You start off by ordering some drinks-- a glass of red wine Cabernet pairs very well with all the meats that you're about to devour . Then you grab a plate and head over to their gourmet salad bar which includes salad, soups, and appetizers . Get a side of the Chimichurri and rei do gado sauces for dipping ! You also have the option to add on a lobster and shrimp w/ cocktail sauce if you're feeling surf and turfyyyy . Don't fill yourself up too much-- save room for the churrascaria ! Then you flip over the little turner to green for the meats to start rolling in -- you absolutely need to try ALL OF THEM, but here are a few of my favs: The cheese bread is served to you at the table as an appetizer and I need to warn you about these-- they are DANGEROUSLY ADDITICTING . Sooo cheesey, soo chewy, like a savory mochi, but better !! Picanha is the prized meat of meats ! Its crust is golden, crisp, and the inside is tender and oh sooo juicy . This one is a must-- get seconds, thirds, heck get fourths if you brought an extra stomach ! Garlic picanha -- enough said Skirt steak is my FAV cut of all time . It's decadent, rich, thin, and jammed packed with flavor . Do not sleep on it ! Tri tip and rib eye are equally as delicious and unique in its own ways when it comes to flavor and texture . Bacon wrapped filet mignon is to die for ! Salty and fatty bacon is the perfect duo to the lean mean filet mignon . A few other honorable mentions are the cheesey chicken thighs and pork sausage ! Soooo TASTY . Last, but not least; The honey glazed cinnamon grilled pinepple-- SWEET, savory, GLORIOUS GIFT FROM UP ABOVE . Say yes to it . All in all, it's such a fun atmosphere and a perfect datenight or a group of friends/family outting . Our waiters were all so kind . Parking is a little tough, it being in downtown . Park in old Horton plaza mall structure and bring your ticket because they offer validation-- $10 for 3 hours ! Make the reservation, get dressed up, and enjoy your time there !

My husband and I love Rei Do Gado, the menu is always good and we leave satisfied with the quality of meat they provide. You can never go wrong with a Brazilian steakhouse. It's also a great experience. The salad bar and the cold food and warm buffet is included. They have a good variety of delicious sides. Lobster bisque for soup. It's been awhile since we've eaten here. I'm happy my husband got last minute reservations on Mother's Day. (Felt like winning the lotto Lol) Thank you YELP! Seating was pretty bad, congested. We could barely move around. I did feel overwhelmed at first until we settled. Understandable, it was Mothers Day so it was a full house. Our toddler couldn't even sit in a high chair so he sat at the booth with us. Also, we were unaware that we needed to get our own plates at the food bar, they should provide a plate at the table. The first person who came with meat didn't give us any because we didn't have plates. I ended up running down to grab our plates. It was awkward. Another thing was we noticed on our way out, there was a small sign offering a $5 lobster with our meal upon request. It would have been nice if the hostess or waiter's offered/advised us. We definitely would have hopped on that deal. Other than that, food was amazing. And FYI if you park at Horton plaza they do offer validation, really helpful, since it's impossible to find parking in downtown.

Buffets aren't very common these days post Covid. It's nice to see local spots that hung in there and are still doing well even after the world was pretty much shut down for the better part of a year. Rei Do Gado was my first experience with Brazilian BBQ. I've visited others and still think this is a standout spot! Visited for a friends birthday. Made reservations earlier in the day and the request was easily accommodated. Our booth was ready upon arrival. We immediately proceeded to the salad bar and loaded up on some "healthier options" to start. Cesar salad, caprese salad, grilled asparagus, grilled eggplant, baked salmon and many other options filled out plates. Not to be outdone, the meat service! The servers bring skewered meats around hot off the fire. It's amazingly fresh and very tasty. Filet mignon, beef ribs, tri tip, top sirloin and others. 15 meats in all. Don't forget about the whole Maine lobster and endless shrimp cocktail! Service tonight was spot on. When visiting previously, we either had to wait, even with a reservation, or waited at great lengths to get meats brought out. Tonight, servers came non stop as soon as we turned the red/ green marker. If we requested a specific meat, it came out soon after. Prices and menu options have changed since my first visit. No more crab legs or shrimp on the salad bar. But the meats have stayed consistent. Base cost was $60/pp and an $8 upgrade for the lobster and shrimp cocktail. The guy at the piano was playing a variety of tunes which made the night that much more enjoyable. Keep on Yelp'n!

I took my dad here for Fathers Day and really enjoyed our meal. The food was great but it just felt like there wasn't as much of a variety circulating as was advertised. Service was simply okay, I was expecting a little more considering other Brazilian steakhouses I've been to in the past have typically been better. I wish the interior had a bit more space with the layout, as people were constantly bumping into each other (and us) while moving about the restaurant. Overall it was good but moving forward I'd probably opt for a different spot for this style of dining

Exceptional staff! The guys serving the meats all had great personalities and were very friendly each and every time they approached our table. The manager on duty was very friendly and also helped make our dining experience even better. Great staff, Great Food....excellent lunch all around. Top notch service from a well oiled staff

Came by here for a family dinner courtesy of my brother and it was my first time eating at a Brazilian Steakhouse! I have heard of places like Rei Do Gado for years but just never really got around to it. We made a reservation and were quickly seated upon arrival. The restaurant is pretty close quarters but luckily we got a nice big booth for the 5 of us. We were greeted by our server and she explained how everything worked and let us know whenever we wanted more meat to flip the indicator to green! We were seated close to the kitchen so we were able to see them grilling the meats over the fire and it also meant we pretty much got first dibs once they left the kitchen. We did splurge and pay an extra $8 per person so we each got a lobster included in our meal as well. My favorite cuts of meat were the Picancha and the Picancha with garlic which are two of their most popular cuts and for good reason. They were so well seasoned and tasted great. The ribeye was also awesome. We also really enjoyed the grilled pineapple. In addition to the meat options there is also a hot and cold bar that is all you can eat. Overall we had a really fun time here and would definitely come by again in the future!

So we gave it to try during restaurant week. It really wasn't very good. Texas de Brazil in Vegas is so much better. The salad bar area is subpar. The meat wasn't very tasty. It just wasn't a very good Brazilian barbecue. Just my opinion

Third time back after pandemic reopening and the food has honestly gotten better. First a shout out to Casio and Cecilia long time super servers that have been here for ever and the ever awesome Rose which continue to keep this place at a time that's so incredibly hard for restaurants. Service: Incredibly good Danny - ultra polite happy to serve you. What a wonderful personality. Julian took over later and all I can say is amazing all around, fun to chat with, and took care of my one hidden concern is that my tea is always refilled lol. All of the Gauchos are awesome... I couldn't detect one attitude and how many times I lost count did the cook something to a specific temperature for me and bring it to me specifically really makes one feel like a VIP. I wish I got all the names of the Gauchos that served me but it was basically a joy as each one arrived. I only had a chance to ask once but one of them was Alex. The bussing servers were also super awesome huge smiles and they were the ones in the background making everything work! Huge shout to them also. Food: my wife and I both went to seafood version which is a meer $8 more ($68) for a full medium sized lobster and unlimited jumbo cocktail shrimp. It's extremely worth it. My lobster even had the eggs in it which is my personal favorite... The meats continue to be amazing, the skirt is now the same kind of style and cut as Rio Pichana Brazilian restaurant in West Covina. Rib eye was amazing tender but needed a little more Brazilian salt on it =D. Chicken with cheese awesome slightly too strong on garlic, the pork ribs were great but my wife prefers plain so it was a hit for me but a miss for her. Tri tip was perfect, Pichana was perfect. Beef ribs are amazing good! Perfectly salted and cooked. The bacon wrapped filet Minon was also imo perfect. The bar had to be refilled continuously as they had a hard time keeping it filled as things like the roasted cauliflower, baked salmon, garlic rice, fruit jelly (LoL), lobster bisque, and cheese bread was super good. I continue to highly recommend this restaurant! They had a short time where everyone thought they were closed due to construction and they had a hard time getting the best from vendors. This has all changed now. Btw they no longer have valet in the front so if you get lucky park anywhere after 5 as long as it's not red white or blue painted. They also validate for Horton Plaza parking, the flat rate of $20 goes down to $10 with their voucher and you have time to walk to street as there appears to be no limit.

It's been 5 years since our last visit - way too long! I can say that the restaurant is even better than it was before. That is saying a lot because it's always been fantastic. The salads are one thing that has improved - always good, but now really next level. Sweet potato salad, Brazilian chicken salad, potato salad, broccoli salad, and so many more. All so fresh and delicious. The hot food is also fantastic - great black beans, rice, beef stroganoff, fried bananas. Top notch flavor and quality. Of course, the meat is the star and it was as good as ever. So many choices coming all the time - really a meat lover's dream. The service was even better than we remember; the manager was so nice, he got us filet mignon (not usually at lunch), and a complimentary dessert since we said we were long time customers. Bottom line - you should come here!! I know there is another Brazilian steak house in the gaslamp quarter, but this one isn't a chain and is run by people who care so much about the food and their customers.

Matt is an excellent host/Manager All the staff have a great attitude and provide excellent service always a pleasure to eat the fresh food here

Came here for lunch after 2p on a Saturday. Chose this resto over the other Brazilian because lunch here is until 4p on weekends vs. 2p. On the website it says, park at Horton for 3hrs for $8. They will validate. The resto is located across from Horton. So we were fine with that. There is street parking avail. There's construction in the front but it is open. The host seated us right away. A server filled up our water glasses right away but that server wasn't taking drink orders. We went to the food bar and turn our button on green to have the meat start coming to our table. I kept looking around for a server. I saw a lady tend to a specific table about 2-3x. That table was probably 2 tables away from us. I think she was getting their bill. And I saw the owner I think helping on the floor as well. Probably 20mins passed and the girl I saw tending to the one table started bussing that table and I called her over. First of all, we were a party of 4 and the table we sat at had only 3 sets serving utensils. So I was trying to eat sharing utensils with my son. So I asked for that and also our drinks orders. I informed her how we have been waiting to be served. She came back with everything apologetic saying they only have one server and I said ok, but I saw you wait on that table 3x. Plus you would think the host would advise the server when they seat a new party. Anyway, the meat came around quite frequently, when I put in requests. They would be met. My husband also thinks they became aware of my concerns because we felt more attention after and was asked by different people is there's anything else we needed. The meat servers were 50/50 on service, one would be polite and ask us to kindly make room so they can place the skewer on the table. My husband said one guy straight pushed his plate out of the way. They weren't always friendly or smiling either. I decided to order dessert there. I knew it would be pricey but the prices weren't listed on the menu. I ordered cheesecake and chocolate ice cream for my kids. The ice cream tasted like a generic store brand flavor. The cheesecake appeared/tasted more in house made. Both servings were small. My husband said the desserts were $9ea. Bathrooms are located downstairs. There's a changing table in the handicap stall in the womens restroom. Someone had decided it was smart to throw up in 1 of the 2 sinks in the bathroom. I informed someone as whoever did it, didn't tell anyone. Gross. For food- they have a salad bar, fruits like watermelon pineapple, cantaloupe. Warms foods at the bar like mash potato, pasta, white rice, beans, beef stroganoff, veggie dishes. We love the cheesy bread. It was always served fresh directly to our table. My favorite meat is the picanha. My husband and daughter also like the pineapple on the skewer they serve, I think it's coated in cinnamon. Also looks like they have a full bar but we didn't drink today. I appreciate that they seemed to put in way more effort after I expressed my concerns. Not saying that I would never come here again, but it would probably only be during lunch for the cheaper price and definitely not ordering dessert here.

Their Thursday lunch special the best deal in town! For $29, you get the eat-all-you-can with 5 meats (picanha, tri-tip, etc) and endless sides. Everything was delicious! The service was excellent with Rodrigo serving the meats, Luis clearing the table and the other friendly staff making this an enjoyable experience. Since it's my son's birthday, the whole crew gathered around our table and sang him a birthday song in Portuguese. Fun place indeed!

The food was good, pretty standard for a Brazilian steakhouse. Some of the cuts were definitely overcooked and it was hard to ask for the medium rare pieces, they will cut off the ends first which are more well done. But beggars can't be choosers. The one thing I did like was the entire lobster you get for a small upgrade fee. I think it was $15? For an entire lobster? That's a steal considering a Tail only at a steakhouse is like $40-60 and you get a free drink with that as well. Service was standard, lots of people walking around and being attentive. Ambiance was good, not too loud, but the spaces between the tables was pretty tight and if you have a party any larger than 4-5 it seemed pretty crammed.

Came for my boyfriend's birthday dinner, and this place exceeded expectations!! Located in Gaslamp, had to find street parking (free) and walk over. Seems like an antique restaurant when you walk in, but the vibes are very family oriented and intimate. We ordered the all you can eat meat service, and it comes with all of the sides, soups, and salads. The sides were DELICIOUS, couldn't help but come back for more. The meat presentation was great, I really appreciate that it's a smaller restaurant because we get more attention and meat :) the selection was excellent and the picana was chefs kiss.. still dreaming about how tender and juicy it was. They sang happy birthday and gave us a free slice of cake! Loved the service and how kind the staff were. Food was delicious, and I cant wait to come back again for another special occasion! Thank you!

So here it is at least three years since I was asked to come back and give Tei Do Gado another try. This is after years of coming here, having a retirement party thrown and back to back disappointing visits. I was asked to come back and give them another try.....why? If you clearly have made little or no effort to correct deficiencies with the food, why come back? I don't need some pre formatted "Thank you for the input...look forward to having you back..." then just provide a substandard meal. I know what kind of great dining experience you've been capable of delivering. What's happened? New owners? Change in management? Food costs too high? I just don't know. I do think at this point you don't care, and believe that tourist walk ins are what will sustain your business. I hope so.

Came during restaurant week and it's only a $3 difference for two additional meats that didn't appeal to me anyway. Customer service was great, but the food was mediocre. My favorite items I ate were the plantains, pineapple lol and the red sausage that is flown in. There is a brown sausage that is house made that is by far the worst sausage I've ever had in my life. The consistency and texture was so horrible, I spat it out the moment it hit my mouth. I'm shocked they even serve that. It should be taken off the menu. The lobster and shrimp cocktail was just okay. The shrimp didn't taste fresh to me and after a few pieces, I stopped eating them because I was afraid of getting food poisoning. Fogo de Chao is a lot better but I've been wanting to try this restaurant to compare and I don't regret it. Still a good experience but won't be returning.

The only meat was circulated were cheap cuts, and it was so chewy, finally, they brought filet mignon pieces wrapped in bacon, and it didn't taste anything like filet mignon.. We asked for Ribeye and waited for it for over an hour, they brought it to us and one side was super raw and the well done other side was all fat no meat whatsoever! The only good thing was the pineapple. We also decided to pay additional $5 for "seafood", and after 30 minutes of waiting on it, we finally asked our waitress if our lobster is coming, she went inside and came back with 2 small lobsters, that were very small and cooked way too long, it was super chewy, I couldn't even have second bite, gave it to my husband, who ate it because we don't like to waste food. Seafood supposed to also come with shrimp cocktail type of serving. We asked again if they are going to bring it, eventually she brought 6 shrimps (obviously fast-defrosted), I didn't even try it, my husband spit it out. So bad! Salad bar was very poor, and most importantly no cheese selection, just super dry small cubes of Parmesan cheese. Will not recommend to spend $$$, the only reason I'm giving a star is our waitress was very nice and my lemon drop martini was delicious even though the cup was super small! Not going back!

The 5 meat lunch special is a great deal and I love the cauliflower side dish! Overall a great experience with a kind server.

Was there for a special occasion. Booth had ripped seats, some dishes at the salad bar seemed questionable in regards to food safety, add on lobster tail was a joke, cold rubbery and the size of a shrimp. Would not come back for the money spent.

Worst Brazilian steakhouse experience in my life! Been coming here for over 20 years and this is the first time we could barely eat any of the cuts of meat. Paid for the "premium" lunch ($42.95 for 12 cuts of meat vs. $28.95 with only 5 cuts for the standard lunch) and was only offered 3 premium cuts, on top of 4 standards cuts...hardly 12. To top things off, every single piece of meat that came to our table was well done! They asked how we'd like it and we said Medium-Medium rare, then when they brought that out it was raw -- not rare, cold & raw! Wtf?! To top things off the "manager" (day manager) said he could only comp us our wine (2 $10 glasses) and a percentage off (which 'saved' us about $10) but that's all he could do. Seriously?! Over $120 for 3 people to only eat salad and 2 edible cuts of meat?! I felt so insulted. This guy is very "green" and has a lot to learn when it comes to customer service and being a manager. Lesson learned, do not come here for lunch! And I'd seriously second guess coming back here for dinner again. I am so bummed...I've always loved this place, it's a shame to see it go downhill.

Too good to go: 9:45pm pickup. Location: gaslamp, across from the balboa Theater. Downtown so parking sucks, not the best place to bring kids due to surrounding environment. Good quantity, great quality, happy with the value received. Happy to see a few pieces of meat on top of 5-7 different small sides in a pleasantly heavy to go box. Only con: asked the waiter who just packed the to go box if there were any nuts in it as we have a nut allergy, he said no. Lo and behold, walnuts in the salad.

I think I found my favorite Brazilian steakhouse. We made reservations here for dinner because we preferred their dinner menu. They offer lobster along with all their Brazilian meats. Everything we had was delicious. All meats were cooked perfectly medium rare and came out hot. My favorites were the picanha, tri tip, and bacon wrapped fit mignon. The lobster was also really good. It was a large lobster that came out with delicious butter. Their salad bar was also impressive. All the salads were really good. They probably had more variety of salads than any other Brazialin steakhouse I have been to. They also had hot foods sauce as their lobster bisque, rice, and pastas. Oh and I have to mention their cheese bread which is the cheesiest cheesy bread I have ever had ever. Yum! I also enjoyed their Brazilian sweets at the end. We came when they opened and some of the meats weren't ready to be served yet so service was a little slow. However 30 minutes after everything went perfectly. They were attentive and very nice. The inside of this place is cute. It has an intimate feel but still great for large groups. I highly recommend if you want some Brazilian.

The food was great. Nice people, service was great. 10/10 loved it so much. Brought my grandkids and they went crazy.

This place has been around for a long minute. I've eaten here years ago and had a chance to get a lunch down here through a family get together recently. Long story short they cut strips of meat off a giant metal skewer until you indicate otherwise by flipping a wooden marker to either green for go or red for stop. The more seasoned meats obviously have a bit more taste to them. Your sides are at a salad bar where you go first to get your plate.

The OG Brazilian steakhouse with a mom and pop feel the filet wrappes in bacon is the best anywhere. Classy and romantic can go with friends or impress a date

Top notch!! Came here with my family for my sons 28th birthday, it was his first time but my second time and I was so happy we came as a family! My son is a HUGE meat lover and he could not stop smiling the whole time we were eating lol the more the meats came the more he smiled!! We came for the lunch service which includes most everything you get for dinner minus 2 cuts of meat but the sides are the same and it's 20 bucks cheaper than dinner...LOVED IT!! Amazing meats, amazing salad and sides bar and you MUST try the Brazilian lemonade...SO FREAKING GOOD!! TOP NOTCH!!

Our meat guy Thiago was just the best! Very attentive, he'd bring just the best cuts! Great experience!

Must try!!!! Refreshing drink that goes good with their delicious steak! Steak House

Rei Do Gado is the best Brazilian steak house in San Diego. Their service is always A1 and the meat selection is above all. 100% recommend. You will not go wrong with their side bar and their special lobster upgrade! Enjoy and thank me later!

One of my special places to eat when we have something to celebrate. Lots of meat options, but the buffet salads, fruit and side dishes are delicious as well. In my opinion, the buffet here is much better than Fogo or other similar Brazilian steakhouses. The caipirinha we ordered last time was not good, but I think it was just an off-night since they were excellent in the past. The servers were kind and attentive, even on a busy night. The ambiance is a little loud and seating is tight, but minor issues for a wonderful meal. We try to take advantage of special pricing deals when they're available, as this place is one of my favorites.

It was our first time here, and Adrian, our host, introduced himself and explained the menu to us. He recommended the Brazilian lemonade with condensed milk and Guaraná soda. The food was extraordinary , they had a unique blend of meats and vegetarian dishes. The atmosphere was a classic, comfortable setting. My husband and I would definitely come back.

Food and service was out of this world. And so many different varieties. Everything was seasoned to perfection

2021-Dec-1 They still got it! If you want to feel special, try going shortly after they open their doors for a treat. Every gaucho comes straight to your table -- like a private service. We were worried they wouldn't be ramped up yet, but it was all ready to rock at 4:30PM. Surprise: "Moon Lobster" included with dinner, very nice. Disposable gloves are provided for the salad bar, and they still have the best seasoned meat in the area -- Lamb with rosemary, the awesome Picanha, tri-tip, carved beef ribs, house-made sausage, bacon-wrapped filet.. carne heaven. Excellent service, very attentive, easy requests (whole skewer of chicken hearts!), and still a warm Happy Birthday in Portuguese. Happy Hour at the tables as well, for excellent $7 drinks. I'm delighted San Diego still has this over-the-top BBQ in full swing. (Unfortunately, COVID hasn't been kind to Downtown in general. There is no more valet parking, though Horton Plaza does $10 parking across the street. So many clubs and bars and restaurants have met their end during the pandemic that these few blocks are mostly boarded up -- the Walk-it-Off after-dinner vibe is gone. ) I hope we eventually see these blocks return to something more than vape shops and pawn.

The best Brazilian barbecue in San Diego! Highly recommended. The picanha has an incredible taste of Brazil!

It's still closed but they still let you make reservations and take a deposit. Unable to get a hold of anyone.

Restaurante brasileiro em San Diego, serviço excelente e carnes muito boas e macias. Ambiente agradável com músicas brasileiras. Recomendo

This was my first time here and not sure why I waited until now?! IDK! But I am so happy that I finally went. Let me tell you about my experience. It was our anniversary and hubby picked this place. As soon as we walked in, the hostess greeted us right away and asked if we were celebrating anything which we were. She was able to seat us right away. The ambiance is classy. Live piano playing in the background and everyone was so friendly! Once seated, I noticed they put a little sign saying "Happy Anniversary!" Talk about attention to detail! Chris who was the busser gave us a quick rundown how everything works since it was our first time. You can start off by getting sides at their salad bar or getting served with different cuts of meat. We started off with sides. I got some baked salmon, salad and baked cauliflower. When we were ready for the meats, we just had to turn over the marker with the green side on top to let the meat servers come by. If you need a break you can just turn the marker over with the red side on top for them to stop coming over to your table. All the meats and lobster were just delish! Even the tiramisu was good. Danny who was our actual server, always stopped by to check in on us and make sure everything was going ok. Kudos to Danny and Chris for EPIC customer service! Thank you Rei Do Gado for an amazing experience! Not only did the food make it all worth it but your exceptional staff as well!

Great Brazilian Steakhouse experience! The meat just keeps in coming. I was so full,I didn't get to try their ribs, chicken hearts & steak with garlic. I always stuff myself with picanha. The servers are very attentive. The restaurant gave me an old restaurant vibe, which is cozy. Now, the 4 stars and not 5 is because of me - I have personal opinions that shouldn't in any way keep anyone from trying Rei Do Gado. I didn't like 65% of their sides. I like salads with no dressing, they don't have that. They have a sign that says beef stroganoff, but I didn't see it. Brocolli is overcooked & dry. And the meats are all tasty, but salty. All in all, my family & I had a great early dinner to belatedly celebrate my daughter's birthday. (No complimentary mini dessert - but who needs that when we're already so stuffed! )

The service here is very attentive and quick. The form of service is very convenient and provides delicious and freshly made food. The overall ambience is welcoming and calming. The waiters make the experience amazing as they truly care about the customers and have a great attitude. Overall, would come back again and enjoy!